Patient's question:
My little girl is 6 years old. At first, she said her throat was sore, and I noticed she was coughing quite severely. Also, she has had a slight fever. I would like to ask: How is it best to treat pharyngitis and sore throat in young children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs can be appropriately administered. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection can also be performed. For children with prominent sore throat symptoms, analgesic medications can be used. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretics should be administered promptly. For fevers below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be applied. If the child frequently suffers from tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgery at an early stage. Meanwhile, it is also important to arrange a reasonable diet and sleep schedule for the child to help promote early recovery from the illness.